Yachting

Aletheia

The Latest Charter Yacht in the BVI

A brand spanking new 2013-build yacht, Aletheia recently joined the immense host of charter vessels in BVI waters. A stunning…

15-Step Guide to Hurricane-Readiness

Like it or not, the BVI is centrally located on the hurricane belt of the Atlantic Ocean. Every summer when…

The Best Chocolate Cocktail in the Caribbean

Sailing around the Virgin Islands for as long as we have has allowed us to sample some of the best…

The Best Season for Sailing

The summer time in the BVI presents my favourite season for enjoying the BVI by water – some might say…
Akasha

High Specs Yacht Beams into Our Spotlight

The first of three Matrix Yachts, it is with distinct clarity that Akasha has been built to an exceptional specification.…

8 Delightful Dinghy Docks

[ts_fab] Skipper’s Tips: Dinghy Delight Words by Dick Schoonover, Charter Manager – CharterPort BVI Photography courtesy of respective establishments Operating…

Jost’s Famous Foxy’s Wooden Boat Regatta Makes 40

[ts_fab] Foxy’s Wooden Boat Regatta Makes 40 Photography courtesy of Martin Van Houten and Geoff Brooks In 1974, Foxy Callwood…

Ideas for Sailing Season’s End

[ts_fab] Yachtie’s Eulogy – What do you do when sailing season ends? Photography by Brian Duff and courtesy of BVI…

Sailing 5 Top Spots in Virgin Gorda

From Sea Level – Sampling the best of Virgin Gorda Photography courtesy of respective establishments and Antilles Helicopters The British…

Youth America’s Cup – RACES 5&6

Youth America’s Cup –  Live RACES 5&6 If you haven’t been watching, you are missing out. Unlike the “Real” America’s…

BVI Yacht Purchase Possibilities

BVI Yacht Purchase Possibilities: A Mariner’s Mecca When yacht buyers from Australia, Brazil or Norway—that is, buyers with spending money—are…

BVI Sailing in September

And why not? Sailing is relatively easy, the environment is clean, the people friendly and the overall community vibe is…

Top 10 Insanely Expensive Megayachts and Their Owners

The Rising Sun Value: $200 million Owner: Larry Ellison, CEO of Oracle Corporation Speed: 28 knots Length: 138.4m Builder: Lurssen…

How to Tie a Decent Knot on a Yacht

Skipper’s Tips: Knot my Usual When I have occasion to act as an instructor for new sailors, one of the more challenging…

America’s Cup RR4: Luna Rossa

It was an interesting start this morning in San Francisco. Unlike the previous race where we saw New Zealand Team…

Veteran Sailor Goes Aground

Photography provided by Rebecca Rowlette Husky Salvage and Towing Ltd. Skipper’s Tips: Reef Relief Words by David Blacklock I went…